Why Minnesota's local audit function is in trouble
Local spending in Minnesota exceeds standalone state spending — currently around $55.498 billion annually — by a whopping 15.3%! We are not talking chump change, not by a long shot.
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Local spending in Minnesota exceeds standalone state spending — currently around $55.498 billion annually — by a whopping 15.3%! We are not talking chump change, not by a long shot.
Democratic incumbent Julie Blaha and Republican challenger Ryan Wilson clashed over the scope of the office, what could have been done to stop the Feeding our Future fraud and more.
Wilson cast blame on Minnesota Auditor Julie Blaha for issues under the Office of the Legislative Auditor’s jurisdiction.
Party holding its state convention in Rochester.
Minnesota Senate Assistant Minority Leader Melisa Franzen and State Auditor Julie Blaha were both hospitalized on Wednesday after they were involved in a crash.